Investigate activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations and to ensure legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.

94

Core

Prepare reports, exhibits and other supporting schedules that detail an institution's safety and soundness, compliance with laws and regulations, and recommended solutions to questionable financial conditions.

92

Core

Recommend actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, or to protect solvency of institutions.

Review applications for mergers, acquisitions, establishment of new institutions, acceptance in Federal Reserve System, or registration of securities sales to determine their public interest value and conformance to regulations, and recommend acceptance or rejection.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

45

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

44

Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

26

Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

18

Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

14

Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

11

Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

11

Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

11

Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

6

Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

6

Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

6

History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

5

Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

4

Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

3

Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

2

Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

1

Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

1

Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

1

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

0

Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

0

Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

0

Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

0

Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

78

Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

78

Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

78

Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

78

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

75

Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

75

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

75

Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

72

Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

72

Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

72

Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

69

Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

66

Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

60

Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

56

Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

56

Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

53

Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

53

Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

53

Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

53

Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.

47

Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.

44

Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.

44

Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

38

Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

31

Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

31

Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

25

Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

25

Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.

3

Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

3

Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

0

Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

0

Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.

0

Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.

0

Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

0

Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

0

Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

0

Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.

0

Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.

0

Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

0

Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

0

Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.

0

Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

0

Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

0

Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

0

Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Confer with others about financial matters.

87

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Examine financial records or processes.

Examine financial records.

Review license or permit applications.

85

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Implement financial decisions.

83

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

82

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

54

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

54

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

23

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?

92

Every day

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?

68

Continually or almost continually

32

More than half the time

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?

80

Every day

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

52

A lot of freedom

36

Some freedom

12

Limited freedom

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?

48

A lot of freedom

40

Some freedom

12

Limited freedom

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

52

Every day

36

Once a week or more but not every day

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?

52

Extremely important

36

Very important

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

36

Constant contact with others

60

Contact with others most of the time

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.

60

More than 40 hours

40

40 hours

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?

44

Very important results

40

Important results

12

Moderate results

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

36

Extremely important

44

Very important

20

Important

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?

28

Every day

52

Once a week or more but not every day

20

Once a month or more but not every week

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

36

Every day

28

Once a week or more but not every day

28

Once a month or more but not every week

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

16

Every day

64

Once a week or more but not every day

12

Once a month or more but not every week

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

12

Very high responsibility

48

High responsibility

32

Moderate responsibility

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?

56

Very important

24

Important

12

Fairly important

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?

20

Extremely important

36

Very important

20

Important

16

Not important at all

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?

38

Moderately close (at arm's length)

54

Slightly close (e.g., shared office)

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?

24

Extremely important

24

Very important

24

Important

24

Not important at all

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

28

Highly competitive

56

Moderately competitive

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?

24

Highly automated

36

Moderately automated

36

Slightly automated

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

20

Once a week or more but not every day

36

Once a month or more but not every week

36

Once a year or more but not every month

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?

16

Once a week or more but not every day

48

Once a month or more but not every week

32

Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

16

Continually or almost continually

28

More than half the time

24

Less than half the time

32

Never

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?

12

Extremely serious

20

Very serious

12

Serious

24

Fairly serious

32

Not serious at all

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

36

Once a month or more but not every week

56

Once a year or more but not every month

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

12

Every day

12

Once a week or more but not every day

16

Once a month or more but not every week

24

Once a year or more but not every month

36

Never

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

12

Moderate responsibility

48

Limited responsibility

32

No responsibility

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

16

More than half the time

20

Less than half the time

56

Never

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?

12

Once a week or more but not every day

68

Never

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?

80

Less than half the time

20

Never

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?

52

Less than half the time

48

Never

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?

24

Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)

76

Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

44

Once a year or more but not every month

56

Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

20

Once a year or more but not every month

72

Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?

20

Once a year or more but not every month

76

Never

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

20

Once a year or more but not every month

80

Never

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

20

Less than half the time

80

Never

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

16

Once a year or more but not every month

84

Never

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

16

Less than half the time

84

Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

96

Never

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

92

Never

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

96

Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?

96

Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

96

Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

100

Never

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

100

Never

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?

100

Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

100

Never

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

100

Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?

100

Never

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?

100

Never

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

100

Not important at all

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?

100

Never

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?

100

Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Related Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education

Credentials

Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

78

Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

33

Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

17

Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

6

Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

6

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

67

Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

61

Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

56

Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

56

Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

50

Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

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